Review of When the Bough Breaks (2016) by Alexis M — 16 Sep 2016

It wasn't horrible but I could have waited for it to come on Netflix or HBO.

This review of When the Bough Breaks (2016) was written by Alexis M on 16 Sep 2016.

When the Bough Breaks has generally received mixed reviews.

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